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We had so much great content in this month's edition that we had to send out another newsletter. Check out the articles about the daily-ridden chopper of Frank "The Rat" Romero, the Ladies of AMRA, Rocky Point Rally and read about being an invited builder to the Lone Star Rally.
Remember to check out our event calendar to find upcoming events near you and if you want an event listed, submit your info at
quickthrottle.com/event-listing. See below, our featured event, The Mecum Auction Las Vegas.
Mike The Publisher
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Frank "The Rat" Romero
You couldn't miss Frank during the bike show. If he wasn't standing next to his bike, he was walking through the field of bikes, snapping more pictures than a moto-journalist. His chopper was also quite an attention-grabber. With a 35" over stock length Sugar Bear front end, it definitely stood out from the crowd. I learned that Frank built the bike in 1997, nicknamed "Hardley-Dangerous", and rides it daily (except when it's raining, he's getting groceries or it's needing repairs). After twenty years of riding, it's still a show-stopper.
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MECUM AUCTION LAS VEGAS
The 29th annual Mecum Las Vegas Vintage & Antique Motorcycle Auction will return to the South Point Hotel & Casino this January 21-26, 2020, featuring an estimated 1,750 motorcycles. Among headlining offerings are selections from the estates of both Indian Larry and Jesse Rooke, as well as a collection from the French-Canadian museum L'Epopee de la Moto; brands represented among the lineup range from Harley-Davidson, Triumph and Indian to Ducati, Brough Superior, Pierce and even Honda and Suzuki, to name just a few. The auction is open to buyers, sellers and spectators; general admission and bidder registration are available at Mecum.com and at the door. Children 12 and younger are admitted at no charge.
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Ladies of the AMRA
During the 34 years of the American Motorcycle Racing Association's long and storied competition, for decades, women have found their way into the high speed battles alongside men, going just as fast and just as quick as their male counterparts. There are single women who race and also husband and wife combinations where the wife is racing and the husband is right there beside her, supporting her, helping her chase her dreams. While some may think of motorsports as male dominated, the truth is, racing is open to anyone who wants to race.
https://quickthrottle.com/ladies-of-the-amra/
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Rocky Point Rally
Not too long ago in a land not too far away, Traci and I went on our annual road trip to Puerto Penasco Mexico, also known as Rocky Point. We went to this beautiful port city for the 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally. Rocky Point is about a three-and-a-half-hour ride from Phoenix, Arizona. For people traveling from the United States, it is important to keep in mind that you are crossing an international border, so leave your illegal drugs and firearms at home.
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Road to Galveston:
Lone Star Rally 2019
On Wednesday afternoon October 16, Danell and I were contacted by our son, Brian, telling us that I was an invited builder for the bike show at the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, Texas, October 31-November 3. He had seen it on the internet. I had been asked a month or so earlier if I was interested in going and I said yes, "Just let me know a week or two ahead of time." Well, I'm glad my son looks on the internet, because Danell and I knew nothing about it.
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Check Out the Rest of the January Issue!
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